50801To James Madison from Horatio Gates, 24 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Horatio Gates. 24 January 1806, New York. “Inclosed is a Letter I recived from General Moreau [not found], sent to me by the Marquis Lafayette; Mr. Temple Bowdoin intended to have calld for it, but leaving Town in bad Wether he neglected to do it, it was to have accompanied my Letter to you by that Gentleman. War in Disguise makes much Stir here! I never will beleive Armstrong is...
50802To Thomas Jefferson from Horatio Gates, 7 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Feeling an irresistable impulse for the Glory of your Administration; & convinced your Friendship will Pardon the Intrusion; I cannot forbear addressing you upon the present Political Crisis.—The Governour, & the Intendant of New Orleans, in shutting that Port, & refusing a depot for our Produce down the River; Strikes me as a preconcerted Measure between the Ministers of France & Spain; but...
50803To George Washington from Horatio Gates, 13 Aug. 1779 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Horatio Gates, 13 Aug. 1779. On 24 Aug., GW wrote Gates: “I have been duly favored with your letter of the 13th inst.”
50804To George Washington from Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, 7 March 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, 7 Mar. 1778. On 20 Mar., GW wrote to Gates , “I am honored with yours of the 7th 11th & 14th instants.”
50805To John Adams from Horatio Gates, 4 May 1776 (Adams Papers)
Your Favour of the 27th: of April was put into my hands by Colonel Clinton, we had much conversation together upon the Critical and political State of this Country; He thinks with You, and I; and has besides a very Uncommon share of Knowledge, and penetration; I shall endeavour to Cultivate his Friendship, and Acquaintance. The Six Regiments under General Sullivan, are Saild for Albany, with a...
50806To George Washington from Horatio Gates, 24 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
Believe me Sir were I in Health fit to attend the Committee this Evening I would on no account fail to do it but I feel I must go to bed instead of going to Mans. You are so perfectly Master of the Business, that my Assent to your Opinions is all I have to say upon the Subject; this you may be sure of having, whenever that is called for—when a Vote must Decide, I will get a Coach, & come at...
50807Plan for Attacking Boston, 18–25 February 1776 (Washington Papers)
In Obedience to Your Excellency’s Orders, we have considered the Matters referred to Us, & beg leave to recommend the following Signals to be given from Roxbury, in Case of any Movement of The Enemy to Distress our People at Dorchester Hill: Signal in Case the Enemy begin to Embarque, a Flagg on Roxbury meeting House; If they Actually Land at Dorchester Two Flaggs, One, over the Other; In case...
50808From George Washington to Denis-Jean-Florimond Langlois de Montheville, marquis Du Bouchet, 8 December 1782 (Washington Papers)
From the annexed Certificate from Major General Gates under whose command Major Debouchet principally served while in the American Army, and from my own observations while under my immediate command, I have every reason to recommend him as an Officer of Zeal—Intelligence and Bravery. Given at Head Quarters at Newburg the 8th of December 1782. DLC . These Certify that The Bearer, Major...
50809To George Washington from Major General Horatio Gates, 17 July 1778 (Washington Papers)
For the Garrison of West point, it is agreed by—Major General Gates, Major General Mac Dougall, His Excellency Govr Clinton, & Brigadier General Glover. That, Colonel Van Schaieks, Col. James Livingstons, & Col. Armands Corps; amm[o]unting as they are Estimated, to 900 Rank, & File; be sent immediately to relieve that post; & that one Other Continental Regiment, be added to them, as His...
50810To George Washington from Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, 14 March 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, 14 Mar. 1778. On 20 Mar., GW wrote to Gates , “I am honored with yours of the 7th 11th & 14 instants.”
50811To George Washington from Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, 9 February 1778 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, 9 Feb. 1778. On 14 Feb., GW wrote Gates : “I am favoured with yours of the 9th instant.”
50812To George Washington from Major General Horatio Gates, 13 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
I have the Honor to send Your Excellency a Letter I received Yesterday from Lieut: Colonel Olney. The intelligence it contains, is strongly marked with The Enemy’s intention to evacuate Rhode-Island. I am endeavouring by all possible means to discover if that be their real design. I have the best look out, as well upon the water, as the Land; and have even some Friends upon the Island, who...
50813To George Washington from Major General Horatio Gates, 4 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
At eight O Clock last Night I had the Honor to receive Your Excellencys letter dated 3d October. I have not any intelligence from Major Gray since the letter I sent to your Excellency by General Mcdougal. A Report prevails, & gains Credit, that an Empidemical Disease was brought to New York, in Admiral Byrons Fleet, which causes great Mortality, & Desertion, amongst the Sailors; it may not be...
50814To George Washington from Major General Horatio Gates, 12 December 1776 (Washington Papers)
In Obedience to General Schuylers Commands, I left Albany the Instant with Starks[,] Poor’s, Read’s, & Paterson’s Regiments; Greaton’s, Bond’s, & Porter’s, having Sailed from thence the day before, Bedel’s remaining to Embark the next day, as Sloops were not then ready to receive them. Upon my Arrival at Esopus I sent Brigade Major Stoddard to New Windsor to Order Greaton’s, Bond’s, & Porters...
50815Instructions to Reuben Colburn, 3 September 1775 (Washington Papers)
You are to go with all Expedition to Gardnerstone upon the River Kenebeck, and without Delay proceed to The Constructing of Two Hundred Batteaus, to row with Four Oars each; Two Paddles and Two setting Poles to be also provided for each Batteau. You are to Engage a Company of Twenty Men consisting of Artificers, Carpenters, and Guides to go under your Command to Assist in such Services as you,...
50816To George Washington from Major General Horatio Gates, 23 August 1777 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday Col. Willet arrived here with the Inclosed Papers from Major General Arnold; Governor Clinton being then at Head Quarters, I consulted with him upon the best Method of immediately reinforcing the General—We agreed, that Cortlands and Livingstons Regiment, then encamped with General Poor’s Brigade at Loudons Ferry, upon the Mohock River, were the readiest Corps to be sent to reinforce...
50817To George Washington from Horatio Gates, 23 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to Your Excellency’s Orders, we the undersigned met at Ellisons, and took into consideration that part of The Memorial presented to Your Excellency by Brigadr General Hazen, & a number of officers of his Regiment, wherein they set forth, that by the partiallity of the Judge advocate, Mr Edwards in Conducting the Proceedings of a General Court Martial lately Assembled for the Trial of...
50818George Washington and Horatio Gates to the Virginia Legislature, 28 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
To the Honorable the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia Pursuant to the resolves of the Honble the Senate & House of Delegates, and conformably to the direction of the Executive authority of the State, we repaired to the City of Annapolis, and held a Conference with Gentlemen appointed by the Legislature of Maryland—the result of which is contained in the Inclosure, No. 1. In...
50819To George Washington from Major General Horatio Gates, 25 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday poors, & the Late Learneds Brigades, arrived, & incamped in the Neighbourhood of this Town; & tomorrow, Pattersons will Join them; I have received no intelligence of any kind, from any Quarter, since that contain’d in Your Excellencys Lre: of the 21st Instant; Colonel pickering came here last Night, & this morning wrote the inclosed Letter to Your Excellency. Your Commands thereupon...
50820To Alexander Hamilton from Philemon Gatewood, 19 October 1789 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Norfolk, Virginia, October 19, 1789. On November 7, 1789, Hamilton wrote to Gatewood : “I have duly received your letter of the 19th. of October.” Letter not found. ] Gatewood was naval officer at Norfolk and Portsmouth.
50821To George Washington from Samuel Gath, 13 December 1791 (Washington Papers)
Give me leave to offer you ray sentiments, or oppinion, what wou’d be the most reasonable, and prudent method to settle a lasting Covenant, or treaty of peace, with the Indians in the westren County—From what little I have read in my youth, I remember great crueltys practised by the Spanard Commanders in Maxico and Perew, and something has been practised Similer, in this here country called...
50822[To Thomas Jefferson from the Abbé Gaubert, before 25 May 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Before 25 May 1787 . At Bordeaux, according to an entry in SJL of this date, TJ received a letter from “Gaubert Abbé.” No place or date of writing was given, and letter has not been found; see entry for TJ to Gaubert, 13 June 1787 .
50823Charles-Etienne Gaucher to William Temple Franklin, [before 23 December 1782] (Franklin Papers)
Printed invitation, signed, with MS insertions: American Philosophical Society L∴ R∴ L∴ des Neuf Sœurs, Est convoquée pour le Lundi 23 du 10e mois D∴ L∴ D∴ L∴ V∴ L∴ 5782, en son local, rue Coquéron, à 5 heures précises. On traitera des Lectures et autres objets relatifs à la solemnité de la fête St. jean et à celle de la prochaine loge de rentrée qui, aura lieu le même jour . Vous êtes prié...
50824To Benjamin Franklin from Charles-Etienne Gaucher, [before 3 June 1782] (Franklin Papers)
Printed invitation, signed, with MS insertions: American Philosophical Society L∴ R∴ L∴ des Neuf Sœurs, Est convoquée pour le lundi 3 du 4e. mois D∴ L∴ D∴ L∴ V∴ L∴ 5782, en son local, rue Coquéron, à 5 heures précises. Ily aura prestation de Serment par les officiers nouvellement Elu, & Reception au 2d. et 3eme. Grade. Vous êtes prié d’y venir augmenter les douceurs de l’union Fraternelle. Je...
50825To Benjamin Franklin from Charles-Etienne Gaucher, [before 26 May 1783] (Franklin Papers)
Printed invitation with MS insertions: American Philosophical Society T∴ C∴ F∴ L∴ R∴ L∴ des Neuf Sœurs, est convoquée pour le lundy 26 du 3e. mois D∴ L∴ D∴ L∴ V∴ L∴ 5783, en son local, rue Coquéron, à 4 heures précises. Il y aura Reception au 1er. Grade et affiliation, l’on fera la Nomination des officiers, ensuite Banquet . Vous êtes prié d’y venir augmenter les douceurs de l’union...
50826To George Washington from Elizabeth Gaudin, 6 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
give a Distrest widow Leave to adress you in the Leterael way first to Congratilate you on your Recoverd health, may heaven long Continue your Life to be a Blessing to the Riseing generation—My Request to your Honnor is to take my Case into your Consideration. I Lost my Husband in Defending the Rights of America in the Service of the States[.] he Enter’d into there Service October 1775—Lost...
50827To Thomas Jefferson from John F. Gaullier, 23 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Great are the image of God, they loves to be pray’d to—importunity, I have had the honor to Writte to you last may , but Suppose you have not receive my letter, as be Silence, you would not add comtempt And a refusal! to an unfortunat who after God have but you Sir for refuge, o! do not froun at what you will call my impudence, my Situation is my excuse, I Shall not trouble you With a...
50828To Thomas Jefferson from John F. Gaullier, 14 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
A deux pas du désèspoir, comment m’oroit il été possible de vous remercier aussi dignement que vous le mérités, d’avoir empêché que Je ne les franchises. Plus recueilly maintenant, il mesemble avoir plus de force, et me jetter au pieds de mon bienfaiteur pour L’assurer que sa cordiale reception, et la promesse d’une place sous sa protection, èst une faveur dont la grattitude de ma famille ne...
50829To Thomas Jefferson from John F. Gaullier, 29 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Comme c’est la derniere fois que Je prend la très respectueuse liberté de vous ecrire, si vottre bonté à la patience de me lire; et d’excuser ma prolixité, J’orai satisfait à mon devoir, le reste èst au destin. Après Dieu (dans ce pays cy) vous êtes mon seul espoir! si les grands dans ce monde sonts ses representants, J’ai les droits de les invocquer: … peu accoutumér de demander des Graces,...
50830To James Madison from John Francis Gaullier, 2 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 August 1801, Fredericksburg. Mentions that he taught dancing to Miss Nelly Madison and to Francis Madison’s children and once met JM at Orange Court House. Says the president promised in April to inquire about a post for him in the Navy or War Department, but he suspects his subsequent letters to Jefferson have miscarried. Relates his desperate circumstances, requests JM to inquire if...
50831To George Washington from John Francis Gaullier, 7 January 1791 (Washington Papers)
As God Listen to the prieres of men, do not disdain to peruse an humble petition Which could not have been dicted but by the utmost despair; the boldness of it Shews, that after him my only hope is in your Exelency. O! cast an Eye of mercy on a distressed family Who are on the brinks of ruin and destruction!! I am a Frenchman who has had the honnor to Serve his Prince thirteen years with Some...
50832To Benjamin Franklin from Dom ——— Gauthey, 14 March 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Vous avez eu sansdoutte la complaisance de lire le prospectus sur la propagation du son dans des tuyaux que Monsieur Dufourni de Villers, eut la bonté de vous remettre au Musée le 6 du présent, et j’aime à croire que le projet d’une Experience de cette nature, quelqu’en soit l’issüe, n’a put manquer d’interesser un vrai savant, puis qu’elle tend à fixer nos...
50833To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Gauthier, 7 June 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ai l’honneur de vous donner avis, qu’il vous manque encore, pour completter votre Exemplaire du Dictionnaire des Sciences Morale, Politique, &c. les Tomes 26 & 27. Les derniers que Votre Excellence a reçus étoient les Tomes 24 & 25. Je suis avec respect Monsieur De Votre Excellence Le très humble & trés obéissant serviteur Notation: Gauthier 7 Juin 1783...
50834To Benjamin Franklin from Marc-François Gauthier, 5 July 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Pennsylvania Library Les Grandes ames comme La vôtre Destinée par le ciel au Soutient des malheureux, doivent Toujours etre Touchée des faiblesses humaine; c’est l’Espoir de Votre genereuse sensibilité qui Engage le nommé Marc François Gauthier, de Vous Supplier des larmes aux yeux, de Jetter sur sa situation déplorable un de vos tendre regards de compation, en Daignant Le...
50835To Thomas Jefferson from Grand & Cie. and Gautier & Cie., 24 March 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 24 Mch. 1795. Grand & Cie., announcing that the company has come to an end and will continue only to liquidate itself, requests TJ to carry on his business with its successor firm. J. A. Gautier & Cie. announces its formation, to pursue business under the attached signatures of Jean Antoine Gautier and Pierre Claude Etienne Corsange, and solicits TJ’s continued confidence in their...
50836To Benjamin Franklin from [Antoine?] Gautier, 28 June 1777 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society J’ay apprit avec plaisir que les traittes de M. Ceronio ont eté acceptées et payées, du moins la majeure Partie, ce qui me fait croire qu’elles le seront toutes. Je ne seray pas le premier a Vous apprendre la malheureuse nouvelle, que le Navire Le Meulan commandé par le Capitaine Laguchay a eté prit au debouquement sortant d’icy et que votre Paquet a eté...
50837To Benjamin Franklin from [Antoine?] Gautier fils & Rey, 2 April 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Pennsylvania Library Nous sommes forcé de vous temoigner le mauvais effet qu’ont produittes dans ce pays les reponses que vous aves faittes a divers négociants au sujet de M. Stephen Ceronio duquel nous avions endossé pour 500 Livres Sterling de Lettres de change et en même tems pretté de fortes sommes pour l’honneur du congrès, parceque ce monsieur etoit reduit a déposer...
50838To George Washington from Gautier de la Pecoutiere, 8 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
Le Citoyen Gautier de la pecoutiere habitant de la plainne du Cap français, lieutenant des volontaire Destain à savanna ayant Recue trois Blessures au dit siége, le General d’estain lui á envoyé le Ruban et laigle de la ⟨s⟩o⟨c⟩iation de ⟨sinsinnatus⟩ et son Brevet par ordre du Grand General Waginton pour Recompences davoir Bien servie le Continant. Le Citoyen Gautier ayant été incendier deux...
50839To Thomas Jefferson from J. A. Gautier, 19 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris ] 19 May 1786 . Will send “tonight or to morrow morning early” the letter of credit in favor of Mr. Wuibert. Mr. Troyes has promised to pay the Bill on him and Gautier will direct that L600 be kept in reserve, subject to TJ’s or Wuibert’s directions. RC ( MoSHi ); 1 p. Noted in SJL as received 20 May 1786.
50840To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Antoine Gautier, 7 June 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai reçu avec un bien grand plaisir la lettre que vous m’avés fait l’honneur de m’écrire le 7e de 7bre de l’année dernière et qui a été fort retardée. Les personnes à qui vous me chargés de faire parvenir votre Souvenir, y sont infiniment Sensibles. Vous mettiés dans leur nombre notre excellent ami Mr. Le Veillard, ignorant sans doute qu’il a été une des malheureuses victimes du système de...
50841To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Antoine Gautier, 23 October 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Je Suis très Sensible au Souvenir que vous aves la bonté de me conserver et très reconnoissant de la lettre que vous m’aves fait l’honneur de m’ecrire: Il faut qu’elle ait été retardée puisqu’elle ne m’est parvenue qu’au milieu d’Août. Sans les circonstances, j’aurois déja eu le plaisir de vous en offrir, Monsieur, mes remercîmens. Je joins ici la première reponse que me fit Mr. Romilly. Je...
50842To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Antoine Gautier, 24 March 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai eu l’honneur de vous écrire diverses lettres au Sujet de la Commission dont vous m’aviés chargé pour Mr. Romilly et de quelques ouvrages et brochures que j’ai pris la liberté de vous addresser par divers voyageurs. J’ai aujourdhui celui de vous communiquer, Monsieur, la perte que nous avons faite l’Eté dernier de Mr. Grand Père, notre ancien et digne chef. Depuis la mort de Son Epouse...
50843To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Antoine Gautier, 25 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
J’eus l’honneur de répondre au mois d’octobre dernier à la lettre que vous avies pris la peine de m’écrire. Je vous fis part, Monsieur, des circonstances qui empêchoient Mr. Romilly de pouvoir promettre une montre telle que celle que vous desiriés plutôt que dans l’espace de huit à neuf mois et je vous priai de vouloir bien me donner vos ordres à ce Sujet, ainsi que pour le prix qu’il fixoit à...
50844To Thomas Jefferson from Gautier, 8 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Gautier prie Monsieur Jefferson d’agréer ses Obéissances et a l’honneur de lui envoyer le Catalogue des Classiques de Deux Ponts; avec les prix à Strasbourg. Les Negocians qui le lui envoyent lui font espérer la même remise qu’aux libraires, savoir 25 pC., soit ¼ du prix. La collection des Latins, sera bientot complette, celle des Grecs sera continuée, et après Thucydides on donnera...
50845To James Madison from John Gavino, 4 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 April 1803, Gibraltar. No. 117 [118]. Has received no letters from JM since his last, no. 117 [17 Mar. 1803] . “Consul Simpson … sent me the inclosed Dispatch for you; and at Same time Thos: Beck, and David Ervin, two american Seamen saved in June last from the Schooner Betsy of Norfolk which was Wreckd on the Southern Coast of Barbary, and the Empr. of Morrocco since redeemed from the Arabs...
50846To James Madison from John Gavino, 9 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
After referring to my last dispatch No: 69 have now to crave your refference to the inclosed Copy of mine to Capn. Barron of yesterdays date ⅌ Boats hird on purpose to go in quest of him to East and West. I this day learnd he was off Malaga two days ago; the two Vessels with the Tripolin Crews are now under way for Tetuan Convoyd by an English Kings Lugger of 16 Guns and not the admirals ship...
50847To James Madison from John Gavino, 4 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Gavino. 4 October 1806. “The restraint on Tobacco from the United States continues at this port and has overset several voyages, by which our merchants in America will be considerable sufferers.” Printed extract ( National Intelligencer , 19 Dec. 1806).
50848To James Madison from John Gavino, 28 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 May 1804, Gibraltar. No. 151. “Not Being favourd with any of yours, I beg leave to referr to my last which I had the honor of adressing you No. 150 under 18: Instant, nor have I heard further regarding the Tunis business. “I now beg leave to anex Copy of a paragraph of a Letter to me from Consul Simpson of Tanger yesterdays date, which I received this day.” RC and enclosure, two copies (...
50849To James Madison from John Gavino, 26 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 January 1804, Gibraltar. No. 142. Last wrote on 15 Jan. “I now anex you Copy of a Letter from the Danish Consul at Tripoly Mr: Nissen dated 2d: November last; Also a Dispatch received Yesterday from Consul Simpson of Tangeir. “Only 8 Sail of the expected dispersed Convoy from England have as yet arrived. “Our Brig Argus Lieut: Hull Saild a few days ago to Cruise has been at Tanger & suppose...
50850To James Madison from John Gavino, 11 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have not been honord with any of yours since my last Communication No. 111 to which please be referrd. I have no late accounts of Commodor Morris, the Constellation proceeded a few days ago for the U. S. The Adams now here, and the Commander of the Moorish ship in question with a Crew from Tetuan is Expected to take her away. Mr: Wyk the swedish Consul is now here and is to go to the...